Paul Francis bats undefeated RCP Legion to sixth straight win

CROMWELL -- Paul Francis hit a three-run double in the sixth inning as RCP topped Plainville 5-1 on Tuesday, pushing their record to a spotless 6-0 this season.

Francis was part of a four-run sixth inning that put the game away for good. On a a 2-2 count, he smacked a bases-clearing hit to right center field.

RCP pitcher Corey Armstrong (2-0) allowed Plainville's lone run in the top of the first, but went on to pitch a complete game, giving up four hits and striking out five.

"He pitched much better this time around," coach Jay Hickey said. "He was a little rusty his first time out, but he threw strikes (Tuesday). In a wood-bat league, that's what you have to do."

John McMahon went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI for RCP. He knocked in RCP's first run in the fourth inning, scoring Armstrong.

RCP will look to defend their undefeated record against one of the strongest Zone 7 teams, according to Hickey, when they play West Hartford at Hall High School today at 5:45 p.m. They two teams will meet again this Friday.

"We're taking it one game at a time," Hickey said of his undefeated squad. "It's a long season."